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Books & Articles
As internationally recognized health informatics and health information exchange consultants, the principals of Mosaica Partners frequently contribute to books and write articles on these subjects.
Listed below are some of the recent books and articles that have been authored by the principals of Mosaica Partners.
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| The Health Information Exchange Formation Guide: The Authoritative Guide for Planning and Forming an HIE in your State, Region, or Community
HIMSS Press
Kolkman, Laura and Brown, Bob (2011)
A practical step-by-step approach for planning and establishing an HIE/HIO, based on leading practices the authors developed for states, regions, and communities.
HIMSS
has provided a companion website, where you can read chapter summaries
and download select tables, figures, illustrations and checklists at: www.himss.org/hieformationguide.
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Guide to Establishing a Regional Health Information Organization
HIMSS Press
Thielst, Christina Beach & Jones, LeRoy E. (eds). (2007).
Laura Kolkman is a contributing author for this book. (Chapter 3: RHIO Evaluation and Sustainability)
To read more about this book, click here...
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HIE Formation
HIMSS HIELights, a monthly newsletter featuring
extended coverage of all aspects of health information exchange (HIE)
including state and regional level HIE activities, is published on
the first Thursday of the month, and is a complimentary resource for
HIMSS members, HIE organizations, regional extension centers, government
agencies and anyone involved and interested in today's health
information exchange activities.
Laura Kolkman and Bob Brown write a monthly column on HIE formation for the HIMSS HIELights newsletter. The columns are based on their recently published book, The Health Information Exchange Formation Guide. Each month, the authors discuss current HIE related events and leading practices within the context of forming an HIE initiative in your state, region or community.
To subscribe to the HIMSS HIELights monthly newsletter, click here…
Part VII: Defining Your Objectives; Measuring Your Progress
HIMSS HIElights - September 2011
In this installment, the authors stress that defining objectives and tying those objectives to specific dates keeps everyone on the same page. It is very important that your workgroup members understand the outputs and outcomes that they
are expected to achieve. Communicate the expectations often - you can't over communicate in this area.
To read the article, click here...
Part VI: Developing Critical Mass
HIMSS HIElights - August 2011
Attaining a critical mass of interested, informed and empowered people is one of the biggest hurdles to overcome in your quest to achieve a sustainable HIE. The authors caution against trying to "do it all" with just your initial core group and explain how to bring additional people into the project.
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Part V: Defining Value
HIMSS HIElights - July 2011
Stakeholder defined value is the focus of this installment in the article series. The authors discuss how defining the services that your stakeholders value can only be accomplished through communication and information gathering.
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Part IV: Teaming for Success
HIMSS HIElights - June 2011
The authors discuss the importance of establishing and staffing five key workgroups to coordinate the necessary effort involved in starting up a successful HIE.
To read the article, click here…
Part III: Choosing Your Companions
HIMSS HIElights - May 2011
Laura and Bob explore the qualities to look for when choosing companions to accompany you on the journey of forming an HIE.
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Part II: Getting Started on the Journey
HIMSS HIELights – April 2011
This article provides insight into the preparation necessary to begin the journey of forming an HIE.
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Part I: The Objective
HIMSS HIELights – March 2011
In this article, the authors describe patient care quality as the end objective of health information exchange.
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A Year of Successes, HIE Advancements
HIMSS HIELights - June 2009
As outgoing Chair of the HIMSS HIE Steering Committee, Laura Kolkman talks about the advances made in the past year in healthcare IT and the accomplishments of the HIE Steering Committee.
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Survey Results: States and HIE Initiatives Describe their HITECH Plans and Concerns
HIMSS HIELights - May 2009
In the May issue of HIMSS HIELights, Laura Kolkman discusses the results of the research done to assess how States are planning to use stimulus funds and how the HITECH Act is changing the way many states approach HIE.
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Leveraging the Stimulus Package to Achieve Health Information Interoperability
HIMSS HIELights - April 2009
How healthcare can best leverage the ARRA took center stage at the HIMSS Annual Conference. In this article, Laura Kolkman discusses the different approaches that states and regions are taking to make best use of ARRA funding and she also provides some recommendations, which are based on successful HIE models.
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Stimulus Package’s Focus on EMR Adoption will Advance HIE Initiatives
HIMSS HIELights - March 2009
Laura Kolkman discusses how the economic stimulus package incentives for physicians to adopt EMRs will overcome that particular roadblock to the advancement of HIEs.
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Feds Might Want to Take a Page from State Approach to HIT Adoption
HIMSS HIELights - February 2009
Key policy concerns regarding the exchange of electronic health information have already been addressed by various state initiatives. The federal government should consider “cherry picking” some of these approaches to help define the best way to invest the stimulus funds.
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The Stage is Set for Significant Advancements in Health IT in 2009
HIMSS HIELights - January 2009
Laura Kolkman recaps significant events of 2008 in transforming healthcare and looks ahead at a promising 2009.
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Finding Common Ground for Successful Health Information Exchange
Florida Medical Business - November 2008, pp 9, 12.
Laura Kolkman provides some answers for HIEs and RHIOs struggling with disparity in adoption and use of health-care information technology.
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ARCHIE Bunkers Down in Arizona
For the Record - November 2008, pp 6, 7.
Laura Kolkman discusses the challenges and successes in establishing the Arizona Rural Community Health Information Exchange (ARCHIE)
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Rural HIE, Addressing the Unique Challenges
HIMSS RHIO Connection - November 2008
Laura Kolkman writes about the human qualities required to develop a successful HIE in a rural population area.
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Expanding the HIE Funding Pool by Redefining ROI
HIMSS RHIO Connection - October 2008
Laura Kolkman provides insight on ways to increase HIE funding by proving stakeholder return on investment.
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The State of HIEs
ADVANCE for Health Information Executives - September 2008, 12 (9) pp 37, 38
Laura Kolkman discusses the current stage and economic health of HIEs.
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Community Leadership: The Cornerstone of a Solid RHIO Foundation
HIMSS RHIO Connection - August 2008
A collaborative discussion with Drs. Roger Leonard and Thomas Lewis on the need for community stakeholder participation to enable a successful RHIO initiative.
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